Legal Studies Adjunct

Description:

Legal Studies Adjunct

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Almost 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Legal Studies Adjunct Description

South College Online seeks candidates for an adjunct Legal Studies faculty member. The position is online remote and will report directly to the Department Chair of the Legal Studies program for the Online Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• Respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate.
• Promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
• Appropriately manage all classroom activities.
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.

Requirements:

Education

• Minimum of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Experience

• A minimum of 18 hours in healthcare administration or healthcare related background.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully taught Legal Studies courses in the online format.